Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hieraciifolius
ID:
29611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 294 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028940



Common Names

  • Fireweed
  • Pilewort
  • Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Senecio vukotinovicii Schloss. [unknown]
  • Senecio hieraciifolius L. [unknown]
  • Erechtites praealtus Raf. [unknown]
  • Neoceis carduifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Sonchus agrestis Sw. [unknown]
  • Gynura aspera Ridl. [unknown]
  • Erechtites cacalioides Less. [unknown]
  • Erechtites carduifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio fischeri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Ptileris hieraciifolius Raf. [unknown]
  • Senecio cacalioides Fisch. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sonchus agrestis Swartz [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius hieraciifolius [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius cacalioides (Fisch. ex Spreng.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ptileris hieracifolia (L.) Raf. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Erechtites carduifolius carduifolius [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius Walp. [unknown]
  • Sonchus brasiliensis Meyen & Walp. [unknown]
  • Cineraria canadensis Walter [unknown]
  • Senecio hieraciifolius hieraciifolius [unknown]
  • Erechtites elongatus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sonchus occidentalis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius hieraciifolius [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius praealtus Fernald [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius megalocarpus (Fernald) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erechtites carduifolius latifolius Klatt [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius intermedius Fernald [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius carduifolia (Desf.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Senecio hieraciifolius giganteus Raf. [unknown]
  • Gynura malasica Ridl. [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius minor Waisb. [unknown]
  • Senecio seminudus Bory [unknown]
  • Erechtites megalocarpa Fernald [unknown]
  • Erechtites agrestis (Sw.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Neoceis rigidula Cass. [unknown]
  • Neoceis hieraciifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Senecio carduifolius Desf. [unknown]
  • Erechtites sulcatus Gardner [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius carduifolius (Desf.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Senecio hieraciifolius carduifolius M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Erechtites hieraciifolius typicus Fernald [invalid]
  • Senecio hieraciifolius cacalioides M.Gómez [deprecated]

Description

Erechtites hieraciifolius (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with pink flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erechtites hieraciifolius is used as a groundcover in gardens, and is also used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erechtites hieraciifolius is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erechtites hieraciifolius is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Erechtites hieraciifolius

Erechtites hieraciifolius is native to the Himalayan region of India and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

Erechtites hieraciifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erechtites hieraciifolius?

Erechtites hieraciifolius

What is the common name of Erechtites hieraciifolius?

Fireweed

What is the habitat of Erechtites hieraciifolius?

It is found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and burned areas.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127967: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.